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Paper Mache Dragon – What’s That Got to Do with Mindfulness?

Joann CalabreseFebruary 22, 2023March 2, 2017 Living Intentionally, Mindfulness

I am loving the paper mache dragon that is slowly taking shape in my house. This is only a first edition. The ultimate goal is to create a weatherproof dragon that will live in my garden. But what, you might ask, does a paper mache dragon have to do with mindfulness? Well … Read more

Wonderment – Mindfulness Experiment Week 6

Joann CalabreseFebruary 22, 2023February 5, 2017 Living Intentionally, Mindfulness, wonderment

A State of Wonder The focus word for this week is wonderment – a state of awe, joy, and wonder. It is funny in a way that we need to be mindful of wonder. We are traveling on a large rock through infinite space, kept alive by an intricate balance of oxygen, nitrogen, and other … Read more

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Aligning with Lunar Cycles
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